by Leslie Uhl, ACS CCP I remember walking up the stairs, a giant 40-lb bag of study materials over my shoulder as if I’d have the time or the stomach to do any last-minute brain buffering. They hand me a slip of paper and I write my information down in general declaration of, “I AM HERE
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We’re so proud and thrilled to announce that Leslie Uhl, Rittenhouse Cheesemonger and recent CCP (Certified Cheese Professional), and Perfect Bite Top Pick at 2014 Cheesemonger Invitational, is the winner of the 2014 Comté Scholarship for CCPs! As the name denotes, the scholarship is open only to CCPs, and is offered by the Comté Cheese Association. The prize?
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It’s a challenge that can make even the most seasoned foodie shiver: the Certified Cheese Professional Exam (CCP) for ascendant cheese experts. Bringing together cheesemongers from across the country, this grueling test clocks in at three hours and 150 questions. Thanks to the CCP, there’s a universal cheese “language,” shared by everyone who’s successfully passed, that helps
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Today, we introduce you to the cheesemonger. And this isn’t just any cheesemonger, but a Di Bruno Bros. cheesemonger — a rare specialist with an abnormal amount of cheese enthusiasm. This cohort doesn’t just sell cheese, they eat cheese day in and day out, sharing their discoveries and stories with anyone that will listen and
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